Principal Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Principal Network Engineer who will support a government contract in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities for the Principal Network Engineer:

·       Designs, configures, tests, implements and maintains telecommunications capabilities, including wide area and local area networks

·        Performs engineering, operations and support activities

·       Designs architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements

·       Evaluates network changes for operational impact

·       Monitors and evaluates network performance and resolves problems

·       Supports hardware and software diagnostic tools

·       Provides technical leadership and applies this leadership in any phase of the system development life cycle support as task requirements dictate and may have a high level of expertise in one area

·       Plans, recommends, and performs changes

·       Utilizes an accomplished knowledge of multiple technical disciplines, unique applications, and business management practices to develop technical and/or business solutions to client problems

Qualifications for the Principal Network Engineer:

·       5+ years of Network Engineering/Administration experience

·       Clearance: TS/SCI CI poly

·       Must have hands on experience with Cisco and Juniper computer networks

·       Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree, preferred

Compensation for the Principal Network Engineer:

• $120,000 – $180,000 *Depending on Experience.
• Cigna Medical, dental, vision, 11 Holiday, 401k, 2-week PTO and Sick leave as required by law

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